Mastercard Expands Crypto Push with Strategic Leadership Hires

Mastercard is ramping up its involvement in the cryptocurrency space by opening two senior-level positions focused on digital assets and blockchain innovation. The global payments giant is hiring a Vice President, Head of Digital Assets Ecosystem Growth, and a Vice President, Head of FI Growth, as part of its effort to scale its crypto initiatives.

The Head of Digital Assets Ecosystem Growth will be tasked with driving partnerships across the blockchain ecosystem—including issuers, infrastructure providers, and Web3 developers. This role is central to advancing Mastercard’s Crypto Credential and Multi-Token Network programs. Crypto Credential is an alias solution designed to boost security and compliance in blockchain transactions, while the Multi-Token Network facilitates tokenized bank deposit integration into traditional finance.

The Head of FI Growth will focus on forging strategic relationships with legacy financial institutions to support the adoption of tokenized assets and B2B payment innovations. The ideal candidate for both positions must have extensive experience in business development, strong industry connections, and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency regulation across jurisdictions.

Both roles offer competitive compensation, ranging from $217,000 to $348,000 annually, reflecting Mastercard’s high-stakes bet on the future of blockchain and digital finance.

This hiring move follows Mastercard’s recent collaboration with Chainlink, enabling users to purchase digital assets directly via Mastercard’s on-chain infrastructure—a significant milestone in mainstream crypto adoption. As blockchain-based finance evolves, Mastercard’s aggressive talent acquisition signals its intent to remain a leader in bridging traditional finance with the digital asset economy.

With institutional interest in crypto continuing to grow, Mastercard’s strategic hires underscore a broader trend of legacy finance embracing Web3 technologies to shape the future of payments.